Category Archives for "Dairy"

Feb 17

Try some snow ice cream before winter comes to an end

We’ve had snow across the country this winter, even here in drought-stricken California. It’s the perfect time for the snow bunnies among us to try some snow ice cream if you’ve never had it (or have it again for the very first time). There are a lot of variations of snow ice cream, many including […]

Oct 22

Make your own ghee with these tips from India

By Amanda Rose | Dairy

Amanda’s note: Here is another great recipe from Ramya Venkateshwaran, writing in India from her website WildTurmeric.net. We asked her to share her process for making ghee (clarified butter) and were delighted with the wealth of experience evident in the article. ~~~ Ghee occupies an important place in Ayurvedha and is regarded very highly in […]

May 28

Soda has replaced milk as America’s go-to refresher (and tips to give up soda)

By Amanda Rose | Dairy

Milk and dairy products in general are considered the most important foods for calcium intake because the calcium in milk is among the best absorbed and because milk contains a host of other nutrients that are beneficial to your health. However, milk consumption has declined in the United States as people seek to reduce calories […]

May 15

Far better than “Cool Whip” — A honey-orange flavored whipped cream

By Jeanie Rose | Dairy

Did you grow up believing that Cool Whip was actually whipped cream? Hopefully not! But gauging by responses when serving a whipped cream dessert to guests, I’d say that very few people indulge in honest-to-goodness whipped cream. We must have at least three generations now of Cool Whip kids. Cool Whip: quick and easy, cheap […]

Mar 04

Get the flavor of those little coffee creamers without the chemicals…

By Amanda Rose | Dairy

Sometimes you just crave a treat. I sit in Starbucks and here just about everybody ordering a flavored $5 drink as I drink a basic coffee or tea but on a snow day at home when we needed a treat we started talking about flavored coffees and those little “creamers” you find in quick stops […]

Feb 12

Whip your own cream for flavor, cost, and the best ingredients

By Jeanie Rose | Dairy

Pile whipped cream on almost any dessert and you suddenly have a gourmet attraction. Children’s eyes grow large. Adult mouths start to water. Instantly you are a celebrity with raving fans. Don’t you love it? If you are a cook who loves to build sweet treats with whipped cream, but all you have used is […]

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